Kindness ABC

Summary

This playful and educational poem utilizes the structure of the alphabet to teach children the value of kindness through an array of everyday actions and virtues. Each letter represents a different element or expression of kindness, such as appreciation, love, and compliments, encouraging young readers to adopt these positive behaviors in their daily lives. Accompanied by engaging images, the poem highlights the simplicity and impact of small acts of kindness, promoting values like gratitude, forgiveness, and understanding. This narrative aims to instill an early appreciation for empathy and community, making it an effective tool for parents and teachers to promote emotional intelligence and social skills in children.

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A is for Appreciation, showing it matters.
A word of thanks, makes no one shatters.

B is for Beloved, showing love is key,
Kindness in our hearts sets the spirit free.

C is for Compliment, sweet words we say,
To brighten someone’s mood and make their day.

D is for Donate, a kind thing indeed,
Give what you can and you’ve done a good deed!

E is for Encouraging, a kind word here and there.
To help a friend in need, to show them that you care.

F is for Forgiveness, when things go wrong,
We say “I’m sorry”, and we still belong.

G is for Giving. A gift of your favorite toy,
sharing it with others brings everyone joy.

H is for Hug, a warm squeeze that’s tight,
Helping someone feel alright.

I is for Include, a tactic so divine,
In all of the games, making sure no one’s behind.

J is for Joy that we spread each day.
It’s kindness in action, to brighten someone’s way.

K is for Kindness, bright and clear,
We show it when friends are near.

L is for Listen, when someone is sad.
Sharing their worries will make them feel glad.

M is for Manners, we use every day.
A “please” and “thank you” keep grumpiness away.

N is for the Neighbors next door,
We’ll bring them cookies, kindness galore!

O is for Outdoors, picking up trash.
Kindness to Earth, in every way, helps keep the harm away.

P is for Patience, waiting your turn.
It’s kindness we practice, it’s kindness we learn.

Q is for Question, always ask if you can aid.
A gift that must be willingly bestowed.

R is for Respect, something we should show,
To everyone we meet, be it friend or foe.

S is for Sorry, a word that mends.
When we hurt our friends, we say it to make amends.

T is for Thank you, a phrase so true.
It’s a simple word we should all use.

U is for Understanding, a gift we can share.
Showing friends that we listen and we care.

V is for Volunteer, lend a helping hand,
With acts of kindness, we can make a stand.

W is for Welcome, greet everyone with cheer.
It brightens up their day and brings friends near.

X is for XOXO, hugs and kisses we bestow.
Sharing love with friends and kin, appreciation from within we show.

Y is for You, for the kindness you share,
With every small gesture, and every care.

Z is for Zen, giving peace a chance,
sharing calm and love in a joyful dance.